Food Hygiene Ratings in Cannock Chase

815 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.4% rated "very good".

815
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
1
Rated 0 or 1
84.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.4%594
Good10.2%72
Satisfactory4.0%28
Improvement Needed1.3%9
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other16920.7%
Other catering premises15418.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen11514.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10412.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub8910.9%
Caring Premises587.1%
Mobile caterer425.2%
School/college/university415.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Cannock Chase are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Cannock Chase currently has 815 registered food businesses. Of these, 704 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Daily FoodhallWS11 0HE0Oct 23, 2025
CN Convenience StoreWS12 3EA2Nov 03, 2025
Holiday Inn - Birmingham North CannockWS11 0DQ2Jul 31, 2025
Kingsley Cottage BlackfordsWS11 5BU2Jan 30, 2026
Norton LocalWS11 9SE2Jul 31, 2024
Spice of HednesfordWS12 1AY2Dec 08, 2025
St Michael's Fish BarWS15 1EU2Jan 02, 2025
Tiwana DrinksWS11 9QX2Nov 27, 2025
Tower Garage Morrisons DailyWS12 4LL2Oct 20, 2025
West Hill Primary SchoolWS12 4BH2Jan 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Cannock Chase have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 594 food businesses in Cannock Chase with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Cannock Chase?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Cannock Chase?+

Inspection frequency in Cannock Chase depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies